Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
135i: with fuel gauge
2Indicator lamps for turn signals
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Tachometer67
5Fuel gauge68
135i: engine oil temperature68
6Display for
>Clock67
>Outside temperature67
>Indicator and warning lamps777Display for
>Position of automatic transmission
*60
>Computer68
>Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven72
>Odometer and trip odometer67
>Checking oil level213
>Settings and information71
8Resetting the trip odometer67 
Controls
 91Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
As a supplementary system to the reinforced 
windshield frame, the rollover protection sys-
tem ensures that the necessary headroom is 
maintained for all vehicle occupants.
Always keep the area of movement of the 
rollover protection system clear.
In minor accidents, you are protected by the 
fastened safety belt and, depending on acci-
dent severity, by the safety belt tensioner and 
multi-phase airbag retention system.<
Resetting
If the rollover protection system was not 
impacted after being automatically activated, it 
can be reset by lowering the protection bars to 
their original positions. This does not require 
tools.
1.Push the locking lever to one side and hold 
it there.
2.Push the protection bar halfway down from 
above.
3.Release the locking lever.
4.Push the protection bar down until it snaps 
into place.
5.Repeat the procedure for the other protec-
tion bar.Have the rollover protection system checked 
after an unexpected activation.
Never move the convertible top when the 
rollover protection system is in the acti-
vated position.
Do not make any modifications to the individual 
components of the rollover protection system 
or its cabling.
Work on the rollover protection system should 
only be performed by a BMW center.
Incorrectly performed work on the system may 
lead to system failure or incorrect operation.
To check the system and ensure flawless long-
term operation, always observe the service 
intervals, refer to page72.< 
Short commands for the voice command system
242
Climate
menu
To select preset radio station156{Preset ...}
e.g. {Preset 1}
To open strongest radio stations155{AM Autostore}
To open "SAT"161{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio161{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of the satellite radio162{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of the satellite radio161{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of the satellite radio161{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player163{CD menu}
To switch on CD player163{CD}
To open CD changer163{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer163{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer163{CD 1...6}
To select track164{CD track ...}
To select a CD and track in the CD changer164{CD 1...6 track ...}
To select track164{Track ...}
To start sound output for external audio 
device169{Audio Aux on}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"98{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"99{Automatic programs}
FunctionCommand
To open the   menu{Settings menu}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"29, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"53{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"63, 93{Lighting}
To open "BMW Service"192{BMW Service}
To open "Service requirements"73{Service requirements}
To open "Service"72{Service}
To display "Check Control messages"78{Check Control messages}
To set brightness of Control Display80{Brightness} 
Everything from A - Z
254
R
Radio
– autostore155
– controls150
– High Definition Radio157
– listening to stations154
– sampling stations155
– satellite radio160
– selecting a 
waveband150,154
– selecting the frequency 
manually155
– station search155
– stations with best 
reception155
– storing stations156
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off58
– switched on58
Rain sensor63
"Random", refer to Random 
play166
"Random all" for audio 
mode167
"Random directory" for audio 
mode167
Random play166
"RDS" Radio Data 
System157
Reading lamps96
Rear fog lamps
– replacing bulb226
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps225
Rear-mounted luggage 
rack119
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests108
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors51
Rear window defroster100
"Received calls"184Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Recirculated-air mode99
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch79
"Redial" on the mobile 
phone184
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps225
Refueling202
Releasing
– hood212
Remaining distance, refer to 
Computer69
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range69
Remote control28
– battery renewal37
– convenient access36
– garage door opener103
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunctions31,37
– removing from the ignition 
lock58
– service data217
Remote control key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control28
"Repeat directory" for audio 
mode166
"Repeat" for audio mode166
"Repeat track" for audio 
mode166
Replacement fuses, refer to 
Fuses227
Replacement remote 
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs223
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires210
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge68
Reservoir for washer 
systems64"Reset"84,86
– tone settings153
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings152
"Reset" for stopwatch79
Residual heat100
Restraint systems, refer to 
Safety belts51
Restraint systems for 
children55
Retreaded tires210
Reverse
– CD changer167
– CD player167
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic61
– manual transmission60
Road map138
"Roadside Assistance"192
Roadside 
Assistance192,229
Roadside parking lamps94
– replacing bulbs224
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements72
Rollover protection system, 
convertible90
– resetting91
Roof load capacity239
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack118
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away232
Rotary/pushbutton control, 
refer to Controller16
Route134
– arrow display137
– changing141
– display137
– displaying streets and 
towns/cities139
– displaying town139
– list139
– map display138
– selecting134
– selecting criteria134